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Carvings on an African American tombstone

Carvings on an African American tombstone

Posted: 11 Apr 2012 6:08AM GMT
Classification: Query
Does anyone have any ideas on what the symbols on this tombstone in the attached photo represent?
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Re: Carvings on an African American tombstone

Posted: 11 Apr 2012 6:05PM GMT
Classification: Query
The seal on the left of the tombstone is Seal of the "Mosaic Templars of America"
"The Mosaic Templars of America (MTA), a black fraternal organization, arose in Little Rock in 1892 and
spread to more than half of the United States and a number of other countries, providing its members with
various services but also serving the needs of the black population in general by encouraging self-help measures."

The symbol on the ris is Symbol of the "Supreme Royal Circle of Friends of the World"

"The Supreme Royal Circle of Friends of the World was founded in 1909 in Forest City Arkansas by
Dr. Richard A. Williams. This fraternal organization for black men had as its primary goal promoting the
moral, physical, intellectual, and material welfare of its members ... in rural black cemeteries loyalty to the
Royal Circle of Friends was indicated by the distinctive headstones that displayed the organization's symbol
of the majestic lion and letters RCF."



Re: Carvings on an African American tombstone

Posted: 11 Apr 2012 9:24PM GMT
Classification: Query
Thanks so much for responding so quikly and with such a complete description. I was trying to help a college student with thier term project for a class on African American culture. She also says thank you. Betty

Re: Carvings on an African American tombstone

Posted: 11 Apr 2012 9:51PM GMT
Classification: Query
You both are welcome. Please join us at the PAAC conference in May.

http://www.paacarcemeteries.com/mayconference.aspx

www.texascemeteryrestoration.com
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